House Bill 219 would, for example, increase the fee for getting a regular Wyoming Driver's License from the current $20 to $40. All other license fees, from learner's permits to Commercial Driver's Licenses would increase by 100 percent.

The bill's supporters say it costs the state $54 to issue a driver's license, so even at the higher rate the state is having to partially subsidize the cost of issuing the licenses. But opponents say doubling the cost across the board seems extreme. There is also some opposition to increasing WYDOT fees without also cutting costs.

The bill was the second proposal passed on first reading by house members Friday that would increase the fees paid by state motorists.